Parks+Rec

New Liza Jackson Park bench memorializes hit-and-run victim in Fort Walton Beach

A new bench honoring the memory of a local man killed in a hit-and-run three years ago was dedicated Thursday, November 9, at Liza Jackson Park. To mark the occasion, Joshua’s mother, Ida Kreiser, organized a small ceremony to unveil a memorial bench in her son’s honor. The intimate gathering was attended by City Manager Jeff Peters, […]

Jared Williams

A new bench honoring the memory of a local man killed in a hit-and-run three years ago was dedicated Thursday, November 9, at Liza Jackson Park.

Joshua Kreiser died on Dec. 30, 2020 after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 98. He would have turned 47 on Thursday.

To mark the occasion, Joshua’s mother, Ida Kreiser, organized a small ceremony to unveil a memorial bench in her son’s honor.

The intimate gathering was attended by City Manager Jeff Peters, Recreation Director Tiffiny Corcoran, officers from the Fort Walton Beach Police Department Traffic Division, Florida Department of Transportation Safety Specialist Andy White and a representative from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

The Florida DOT recently installed more than 100 streetlights between the Florosa Fire Department and Liza Jackson Park to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along that stretch of road.

Since her son’s death, Ida Kreiser has published a book about her experience and become an advocate for road safety. At Thursday’s event, she thanked the community for helping honor Joshua’s memory.

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Politics

Growth, budget constraints dominate Fort Walton Beach council candidate forum

Public Safety

Fort Walton Beach City Council shifts strategy on fire services study after vendor withdraws

News

Fort Walton Beach considers development of new mooring field

Public Safety

Fort Walton Beach City Council to review new fire services study proposal

Victoria Sellers commented on Mullet Festival plans to return to Niceville in 2025

“Great idea!”

Respond

“Yes! The good old days! My Dad would bring a cooler of beer and a blanket! We would stay at the Mullet festival all night! The rides are so fun!...”

Steve Dozier commented on Trump nominates Eglin AFB’s Dale Marks to lead DOD’s energy and environment work

“Prayers for a quick confirmation.”

Michael Brantley commented on Four men, shovels, and a storm: The accidental birth of Destin’s East Pass in 1929

“Ya she is saying the bridge that goes from Okaloosa island to Destin is closed off on the west side. That’s where the locals use to park and swim/layout/wade in...”

Chuck commented on SS United States to depart Philadelphia on journey to become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

“Completely invalid argument even as a Christian. This would invalidate any decision people have ever made. It's like saying "if the Father wanted people to fly, he would've given them...”

Educator commented on SS United States to depart Philadelphia on journey to become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

“Please educate yourself on how artificial reefs help the local ecosystems. You sound like a fool and your lack of knowledge is glaring.”

mary commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“no no no…. please keep this for the military and their families. Thank you. (and another PAID parking area?! ) Soon it would become like all other the areas here...”

Kip commented on SS United States to depart Philadelphia on journey to become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

“If the father wanted it to be a reef, it would be there already naturally.”

James commented on Authorities clear out large homeless encampment near Eglin AFB in Fort Walton Beach

“Ms sabin I would like to clean your Freeport property for free if I could have some of the junk in the yard”

Darin commented on Fort Walton Beach approves all-day speed cameras in school zones

“I see both sides to everyone's point here. Like the automated accuser, or having pictures of our children. I also don't agree with the MPH gaps of 11Mph. That's still...”